Master the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds: Complete Moves and Combos Guide
Author: Madison
May 06,2025
The *Monster Hunter* series is renowned for its diverse arsenal of weapons, and for those eager to master the Great Sword in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, this guide will pave your path to becoming a formidable hunter.
Best Ways To Use the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds
The Great Sword stands out as a heavyweight weapon in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, delivering devastating blows with every swing. While it may be slow to wield, mastering its timing can turn each hit into a game-changer. Future upgrades promise even greater power and elemental advantages, enhancing its effectiveness in battle.
All Moves
| Command | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle/Y | Overhead Slash | An uncharged overhead attack that can be seamlessly chained into a charge for extended combos. |
| Holding down Triangle/Y | Charge/Charged Slash | A powerful slashing attack that increases in strength the longer it is charged. |
| Holding down Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Tackle | A rising slash that can counteract monster attacks. Timing a release during a monster's attack can knock it down, followed by a Cross Slash with Triangle/Y. |
| Circle/B | Wide Slash | A sweeping attack covering a broad area. Chain from Tackle to Leaping Wide Slash or from Strong Charged Slash to Strong Wide Slash. |
| Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Rising Slash | An upward slash reaching high, hard-to-access monster areas. |
| Holding down Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Offset Rising Slash | A charged rising slash that can counter monster attacks. When timed perfectly, it knocks the monster down, allowing for a follow-up Cross Slash with Triangle/Y. |
| R2/RT | Guard | A defensive maneuver using the Great Sword's blade. Change the guard's direction in Focus Mode. |
| R2/RT + Triangle/Y | Kick | Perform a Kick while guarding by pressing Triangle/Y. |
| L2/LT + R1/RB | Focus Slash/Perforate | A sweeping attack targeting wounds. Hitting a weak point inflicts multiple hits with massive damage. Press R1/RB to end the attack early. |
Combos
Image Source: Capcom via The Escapist. Mastering various combos with the Great Sword in *Monster Hunter Wilds* can significantly impact a monster's health, providing you with strategic advantages.
True Charged Slash Combo
Initiate this combo by pressing Triangle/Y three times in succession. It begins with an Overhead Slash, progresses to a Strong Charged Slash, and culminates in a True Charged Slash. You can charge each attack for increased damage, signaled by the hunter flashing white, yellow, and red. Striking a monster's soft spot with the True Charged Slash can trigger the True Charged Slash (Power), amplifying damage. After executing the combo, dodge and immediately press Triangle/Y to tackle, bypassing the initial Overhead Slash and swiftly transitioning to the Strong Charged Slash for quicker, more effective damage.
Forward Lunging Combo
This combo, activated by pressing Circle/B three times, involves a Wide Slash, a Tackle, and a Leaping Wide Slash. It's ideal for targeting elusive monsters, covering a large area while maintaining high impact. Utilizing Focus Mode simultaneously can ensure hits on all weak spots and wounds, maximizing damage.
Stationary Combo
When a monster is immobilized by status effects like paralysis, employ the Stationary Combo. It consists of two sequences of a Wide Slash followed by a Rising Slash, resulting in a quick four-hit combo that keeps the pressure on the monster, though it's less potent in terms of damage.
Related: How to Capture Monsters in Monster Hunter Wild
Guard and Counters
Image Source: Capcom via The Escapist. The Great Sword in *Monster Hunter Wilds* allows players to block damage and execute potent counterattacks with precise timing.
Offset Rising Slash
The Rising Slash, while effective against taller foes, excels as a counterattack mechanic. Press Triangle/Y and Circle/B together to unleash it, or hold them to charge. Releasing at the moment a monster attacks can knock it down, allowing for a follow-up Cross Slash with Triangle/Y. Mastering the timing is crucial to prevent taking unnecessary damage.
Guarding
Guarding with the Great Sword by holding R2/RT reduces incoming damage at the cost of stamina. While not ideal for extended fights due to chip damage, a well-timed Perfect Guard can negate all damage, signaled by distinct visual and sound effects. Perfect Guards may lead to a Power Clash, requiring you to mash Circle/B to overpower the monster, knocking it down for further attacks.
With these techniques, you're well-equipped to master the Great Sword in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and guides, keep exploring The Escapist.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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